Senior Development Engineer / Development Engineer
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Motherwell, North Lanarkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LOVL195716 |
Summary
Permanent - Full Time – 37.5Hours
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join Lovell’s Scotland region, based in Motherwell with travel to various sites across the Central belt.
As a Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and local authorities to deliver civil engineering designs that are efficient, buildable, and fully compliant. You’ll oversee engineering works, support land appraisals, progress consents, and manage consultant outputs to ensure smooth, on-time project delivery.
We are looking for a Civil Engineer with:
HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Experience in the residential housebuilding sector (developer or consultancy background).
Strong knowledge of drainage (SuDS), roads, and earthworks design.
A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD / PDS / Windes / Flow/ InfoDrainage preferred not required
A working understanding of local authority standards, NHBC guidelines, and regulatory approvals.
Ability to manage consultants and drive performance without compromising on quality.
Excellent time management, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-first attitude.
Benefits
Car allowance and mileage paid
Annual bonus based on regional performance
Private medical insurance
Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension
Ability to purchasea dditional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join Lovell’s Scotland region, based in Motherwell with travel to various sites across the Central belt.
As a Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and local authorities to deliver civil engineering designs that are efficient, buildable, and fully compliant. You’ll oversee engineering works, support land appraisals, progress consents, and manage consultant outputs to ensure smooth, on-time project delivery.
We are looking for a Civil Engineer with:
HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Experience in the residential housebuilding sector (developer or consultancy background).
Strong knowledge of drainage (SuDS), roads, and earthworks design.
A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD / PDS / Windes / Flow/ InfoDrainage preferred not required
A working understanding of local authority standards, NHBC guidelines, and regulatory approvals.
Ability to manage consultants and drive performance without compromising on quality.
Excellent time management, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-first attitude.
Benefits
Car allowance and mileage paid
Annual bonus based on regional performance
Private medical insurance
Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension
Ability to purchasea dditional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues